The Citroën Berlingo is the brand’s best-selling commercial vehicle, sitting in the smallest segment of the Stellantis Pro One range. Sharing its platform with the Fiat Scudo, Peugeot Partner, and Vauxhall Combo, the Berlingo blends passenger-car refinement with van practicality — making it one of the most versatile compact vans on the market.
Sizes, Variants & Dimensions
The Berlingo comes in two lengths:
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M: 4,403mm long, 3.3m³ loadspace, up to 984kg payload
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XL: 4,753mm long, 3.9m³ loadspace, up to 952kg payload
Cabin Options
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Extenso Cabin: folding front passenger seat increases capacity to 3.8m³ (M) or 4.4m³ (XL). Bulkhead flap allows loading of items up to 3.0m (M) or 3.44m (XL).
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Crew Van (XL only): 1.8m³ with rear seats in place / 3.5m³ with seats folded. Payload up to 840kg.
The E-Berlingo keeps the same dimensions and capacity, with payload ~200kg lower.
Engines and Powertrains
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1.5 BlueHDi Diesel (100PS, 6-speed manual) – efficient, ~50mpg.
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1.5 BlueHDi Diesel (130PS, 8-speed auto) – smoother and stronger mid-range, ~45mpg.
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E-Berlingo (136PS, 52kWh battery) – up to 213 miles WLTP, ~150 miles real-world. Refined and brisk with low running costs (~27p per mile over 100k miles).
Equipment Levels
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Enterprise: air con, LED headlights, cruise control, rear sensors, smartphone dock (with MyCitroën Play).
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Enterprise Plus: adds 10-inch touchscreen, Extenso Cabin, electric parking brake.
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Driver: adds surround-view camera, sat-nav, folding mirrors, body-coloured bumpers.
On the Road
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Comfortable ride with nimble handling.
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Car-derived underpinnings improve refinement compared to traditional vans.
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Manual gearboxes feel notchy, while the auto offers smoother driving.
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E-Berlingo is the quietest and most responsive of the range.
Pricing & Value
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Diesel Berlingo: from £20,945 (CV OTR) – one of the cheapest small vans.
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E-Berlingo: from £25,455 (inc grant).
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With its strong payload, spacious load bay, and affordable running costs, the Berlingo delivers excellent value in both diesel and electric form.
Verdict
The Citroën Berlingo is a compact van that punches above its weight. It offers:
✅ Class-leading payload (nearly 1,000kg)
✅ Flexible cabin and loadspace solutions
✅ Choice of efficient diesel or refined electric power
✅ Excellent value pricing
For SMEs, fleets, and urban operators, the Berlingo remains one of the most compelling choices in the small van segment.
